The Mega Mini Spy Camera Ultra: For Covert Ops

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Have you ever found yourself deep behind enemy lines, hidden by the capricious shadows as you carefully listen in on an enemy planning brief? Of course you have, we've all been there. And we all know how down-and-out annoying it is to be without a camera or audio recorder when the psychopaths you've been tailing admit to their nefarious deeds. Thanks to BrickHouse Security, you need never be in this position again.

Their Mega Mini Spy Camera Ultra is small enough to fit inside a clenched fist, but capable of taking 640 x 480 30 FPS video. It can accept 16 GB micro SD cards, and comes with two rechargeable batteries. BrickHouse brags that their gadget can fit up to 250 hours of video onto one 16 GB card, which gives you plenty of time to get in and out of that tiny despotic nation with the secret intel you need.

Posted on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:03:38 CST | by Robert Evans

Apple Mac mini Blu-ray Drive Upgrade Kit Unveiled By Amex Digital

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Apple is not supporting Blu-ray drives in Mac computers yet. If you want Blu-ray inside your Mac mini now than check out this new Blu-ray Drive Upgrade Kit unveiled by Amex Digital.

The Mac mini Blu-ray Drive Upgrade Kit BD-UG1 has an MSRP of $199 and also supports Blu-ray recording if you use BootCamp on your Mac mini and work under Windows. It is not clear if you can actually use the Blu-ray drive at all under Mac OS.
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Posted on Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:44:01 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Toshiba Mini NB205-N330 Windows 7 Netbook Review

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All the major netbook makers unveiled Windows 7 netbooks back in October. One of the more popular is the Toshiba Mini NB205.
Liliputing has tested the Toshiba Mini NB205-N330 and published this review.

Quote from the review: "The Toshiba Mini NB205-N330 is an interesting machine. It has an excellent, if somewhat quirky keyboard and the best touchpad I’ve used that doesn’t support multitouch gestures. Read more

Posted on Wed, 4 Nov 2009 10:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Dell Mini 3i: Now US Ready?

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Here's an interesting bit of news for you Android fans hoping to do your smartphone browsing on a Dell-made gadget. The Dell Mini 3i, confirmed as bound for the US, has just shown up on Brazilian website Celular Cafe (via Electronista). Apparently, this new version of the 3i sports 3G UMTS/HSDPA support on 1850 MHz, 1950 MHz, and 2100 MHz bands.

Why is this important? Because this is the first version of the 3i we've seen that will be compatible with US 3G. The 850 MHz component is pretty clear evidence that a version of the 3i is headed for the US in short order. Y'know, if the word of Michael Dell himself wasn't enough proof of that already.

Posted on Tue, 3 Nov 2009 09:56:53 CST | by Robert Evans

Sprint Launches The Dell Mini 10 Netbook

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Alright, so the rumors were a day off. The Dell Mini 10 still launched today on Sprint's 3G network. Their press release makes this bog standard 10.1” Windows XP netbook sound much more exciting than it really is. The Mini 10 features an Atom Z520 processor, 160 GB HD, WiFi and 1.3 MP camera. That's about as 'run of the mill' as a netbook gets.

Posted on Mon, 2 Nov 2009 09:33:36 CST | by Robert Evans

Sprint Offering Dell Mini 10, November 1st?

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Next month, Sprint will join the ranks of carriers that offer subsidized netbooks with a data plan subscription. TechVI.com reports (via Electronista) that the Dell mini 10 will be coming to the Sprint network on November 1st. The netbook will have a 3G modem, a 160 GB HD, 1 GB of RAM, and an Atom processor. The cost puts this mini 10 in line with a smartphone purchase; $199, after a $100 rebate.

You'll have to purchase the netbook with a subscription, of course. The plan for the mini 10 is set to cost $60/month for 5 GB of data. On the whole this deal sounds, well, perfectly inoffensive. The price is reasonable (though the rebate is annoying) and the mini 10 is a fine, if rather low-end, machine.

Posted on Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:26:41 CDT | by Robert Evans

PhotoTrackr Mini Geotags Photos

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I have never really felt compelled to tag photos with GPS information. After all, isn’t the purpose of a photo so you can remember where you were for years to come? A new geotagging device has been unveiled from GiSTEQ called the PhotoTrackr Mini DPL900.

This isn't the first geo tagging solution from the company and the latest version of the PhotoTrakr is smaller than the original. The new version of the device is compatible with RAW format photos on Mac computers thanks to new software. Read more

Posted on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

HP Mini 110 Windows 7 Netbook Leads Bestseller Charts

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Windows 7 netbooks have been on sale since Thursday when Microsoft officially launched Windows 7. Amazon has one of the broadest selections of netbooks on sale. My initial tip that the Asus Eee PC 1005HA with Windows 7 Starter would be the bestselling Windows 7 netbook was wrong. The new HP Mini 110 is currently #1 followed by three Asus Eee PC 1005HA netbooks (two XP and one running Win7).

Features of the HP Mini 110 include 1.6Ghz N270 Atom CPU, 1GB RAM, 10.1" LED Anti-glare display, 160GB HDD, 802.11g Wifi, 92% of full-size keyboard, 6-cell battery and Windows 7 Starter. Read more

Posted on Sun, 25 Oct 2009 11:08:19 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple Announces Mac Mini

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Buried deep within the Apple press release today was information about Apple's new Mac mini. Like the rest of Apple's Mac line, the mini received a substantial boost. The entry-level mini now costs just $599, practically nothing compared to standard Mac prices, and packs a 2.26 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, plus 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz RAM. The mini also saw its storage space increased. It's got a 160 GB HD, plus 5 USB 2.0 ports, FireWire 800, an Nvidia GeForce 9400M integrated graphics card, and a SuperDrive.

If you've got an extra two hundred to spend, the $799 Mac mini is even better. It has a 2.53 GHz dual core processor, 4 GB of RAM, and a 320 GB HD. There's also a $999 mini, that's built around Mac OS X Snow Leopard Server. This machine features 2 500 GB HDs.

Posted on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:34:34 CDT | by Robert Evans

New Impressive Apple iMac, New Plastic MacBook, New Mac Mini Rumored For Today

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As reported over the weekend the Apple rumor mill points to a big hardware announcement today Tuesday 20th.
John Gruber on his Daring Fireball site posted a short post on what he heard Apple will unveil today. His list contains new Apple iMac, which he calls impressive. Well, I really hope they are. If the new iMac has Core i7 and SSD options, I think I will get weak. Read more

Posted on Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:45:51 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Verizon Set to Offer Mini 311-1037NR Netbook With Subsidy

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Verizon Wireless is set to add a new subsidized netbook to its line called the HP Mini 311-1037NR. The horribly named product will be offered with subsidized pricing in exchange for a two-year contract on a data plan.

The machine has Windows 7 Home Premium, Intel Atom N270, 2GB of RAM, and a 160GB HDD. The screen of the device is 11.6-inches and LED backlit with 1366 x 768 resolution making it HD compatible. The machine also has Wi-Fi and Bluetooth built-in. Read more

Posted on Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Michael Dell Confirms Mini 3i U.S. Bound

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Despite the fact that it uses sub-par hardware and is made mostly of plastic, there's a lot of excitement around the Dell Mini 3i Android smartphone. Rumors abound of a possible, near-future revamp of the smartphone, followed by a U.S. release. Now we have the best confirmation possible of that rumor. Michael Dell, the company's founder and CEO, has stated flat-out in an interview that the 3i will be making its way to our shores.

Dell confirmed the rumor in an interview with TechPulse (via Android and Me). The 3i that is set to launch here will probably be very different in specs than the Chinese model. Expected changes include a boost to the camera from 3 MP to 5. TechPulse believes that we're due for an early 2010 launch, although exact dates are not available.

Posted on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:51:24 CDT | by Robert Evans

EyeClops Mini Projector Review

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Today I am checking out the EyeClops Mini Projector. The projector is aimed at kids looking to play games and watch movies on a screen up to 60-inches.

The projector ships with an AC adapter and a stand powered by D-cell batteries. The projector works well, just don’t expect home theater quality images. Read more

Posted on Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:08:31 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Dell Android Mini 3i U.S. Bound?

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Remember a few months back, when Dell released their Android 3i smartphone in China? I think many of us feared the ultra-thin smartphone would never reach beyond those borders. According to TechCrunch, we were wrong. They have heard rumors that Dell plans to bring the 3i to the U.S. within the "next few months" in order to compete with the new bevy of Android releases.

As it currently stands, the 3i is not ready for U.S. sale. TechCrunch's source states that he believes it will be upgraded in both form and function before it comes to our shores. The Chinese version has a 3 megapixel camera, ours will have a 5. The UI is designed to mimic the iPhone, and Dell has apparently decided to alter Android in such a way that some apps will not work with their phone.

Posted on Wed, 7 Oct 2009 09:44:47 CDT | by Robert Evans

Sony Offers Pink eReader and Mini Notebook Bundle

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With Breast Cancer Awareness Month in full swing, many electronics manufacturers are helping support the cause by donating to various cancer research organizations. Sony has announced that it will be donating to breast cancer research for $110,000.

To raise the money for the donation Sony is offering a couple, special edition products, naturally pink in color. Sony has offered a Pink W Series mini notebook PC Bundle that includes the notebook, a mouse, and what appears to be a pink case. Read more

Posted on Fri, 2 Oct 2009 05:24:28 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Ardi Mini Tracker Keeps Track Of Your Gadgets And Helps Find It When Lost

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Systems that track your gadgets or cell phone are around since a while. Ardi Technology Corporation from Taiwan sent us some information about their gadget trackers and pet trackers that feature actually some nice functionality.
The Ardi Mini Tracker 505 and Mini Tracker 506 actually show with a simple LED arrow in what direction you have to go to find your cell phone. This is quite helpful if you are in a hurry and the hint of the direction to search helps I think quite a bit. Read more

Posted on Thu, 1 Oct 2009 02:03:56 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

iRiver NV Mini Bike Edition

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Cyclists get lost too. That's why iRiver, traditionally a media player manufacturer, has released a bicycle edition of their navigation system. Slashgear reports that this revamp to the iRiver NV comes with a smaller size, no integrated DMB TV tuner, and a scaled-up touchscreen UI designed to accomodate gloved fingers.

The NV runs on Windows CE 5.0, and comes with an SDHC card slot and integrated speakers, plus a 3.5mm headphone jack. This system comes packed with an in-car mount, but you'll have to pay extra if you want to get a handlebar mount for your bicycle. The NV itself runs about $156 USD, which is a great price for a solid touchscreen navigation system.

Posted on Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:11:01 CDT | by Robert Evans

B&W Unveils Zeppelin Mini

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Back in 2007 I reviewed the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin iPod dock and it was a great product, but rather large. B&W has now announced a follow up to the product I reviewed called the Zeppelin Mini. The mini looks nothing like the original, but should sound good as well.

The mini has a new rotating docking arm that allows the iPod to be put into landscape mode for viewing album art. The device also offers USB connectivity, which lets you use digital output via USB from your iPod and stream music from your PC or Mac to the speaker dock as well. Read more

Posted on Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Mini Roadster Concept Joins Mini Coupe Concept At IAA 2009

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Besides the Mini Coupe Concept we already reported about, BMW also unveiled a Mini Roadster Concept at the IAA 2009 today.
The new Mini Roadster is a two seater that looks more sporty than the current Mini. Both the Mini Coupe and the Roadster show the future of where BMW is going with the successful Mini series. Read more

Posted on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 03:19:06 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Mimo 7-inch Mini USB Touchscreen Monitor For Multitaskers

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ThinkGeek offers a cool new accessory to pimp your desktop. Make your co-workers look like novice computer users by adding a 7-inch touchscreen next to your big screen monitor.
You can choose between the Mimo 710 USB LCD monitor and the Mimo 740 USB touchscreen LCD monitor.

A single USB connection from your computer gets you an instant high-resolution secondary display. This awesome display is perfect for your IM client, widgets, PC gaming tools, your email, a spreadsheet, your PhotoShop tools, or even video! Not only do these displays enhance productivity, they look great! The single USB connection, combined with a weight of only 1.3 pounds, means the Mimo monitor is ultra portable and cost-effective, as no expensive extra video cards are required. Read more

Posted on Sun, 6 Sep 2009 09:54:26 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nokia N97 Mini Announced, Specced

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Yet more news from Nokia World 09. Now we have confirmation and information about the brand-new Nokia N97 "Mini", slimmed down version of the current Nokia flagship smartphone. On the whole, it looks like a very solid compromise between power, cost, and size.

The mini has the same 8 GB of storage as its older brother. It sports a 3.2" touchscreen and a sliding QWERTY keyboard. The frame is 14.2" mm thin, and its battery supports up to 12 days of stand-by time and up to 28 hours of music playback. They neglected to release any information on how much call time we can get out of a battery charge.

Posted on Wed, 2 Sep 2009 11:30:00 CDT | by Robert Evans